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Rex launches business class battle against Qantas, Virgin

Seats, meals, WiFi and lounges are all part of the Regional Express business class playbook.

How the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble burst

Delays to the world's first two-way 'travel bubble' hint at an unsteady road ahead.

Rex challenges Qantas, VA with $79 Sydney-Melbourne flights

With economy fares starting at $79 and business class from $299, Rex is taking Qantas and Virgin ...

When are Qantas' airport lounges reopening?

As domestic borders come down and travel demand ramps up, here's where you'll find Qantas lounges...

'Airlift of the century' to distribute Covid vaccine

Airlines from Asia to Europe are working frantically behind scenes, but must balance delicate sto...

Qantas Chairman's Lounges to reopen from December 7

The airline’s invitation-only lounges will soon welcome back VIP-tiered travellers at six major a...

Cathay Pacific to resume Kuala Lumpur flights

The carve-up of the Cathay Dragon network has begun, with good news for travellers to KL.

Qantas rescue flights from Frankfurt, Paris, London, India

The latest repatriation flights are part of an ongoing effort to bring home Australians who remai...

Home quarantine ruled out for Melbourne's overseas flights

Spending 14 days in home isolation, instead of paying for a mandatory hotel stay, is off the card...

Emirates boss has "no idea" of Boeing 777X deliveries

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is bullish on the A380's return but bewildered over the Boeing 7...

As borders open, the 'Golden Triangle' is back in business

With borders coming down, flights on the 'triangle' – between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – ar...

Airline travel pass app for COVID test results, vaccination

Airline industry group IATA launches a digital platform to ease virus testing and travel.

Future of Etihad's Airbus A380 in limbo

Yet another airline's superjumbo squadron could be sent into early retirement...

United Airlines boosts Los Angeles-Sydney flights

Step by step, the Star Alliance member rebuilds its Australia-US routes.

How Covid reshaped the map of the world's busiest routes

All 10 of the world's busiest domestic routes are in Asia as international air travel remains ham...

The Boeing 737 Max is ready to return, but are passengers?

The ultimate test for the troubled Boeing 737 Max may be cautious travellers.

As travel bubbles begin, don't expect a miracle

The new Hong Kong-Singapore connection will be costly, risky and possibly unworkable, but it's st...

Branson backs Virgin Australia with 5% stake

The Brit billionaire has put his money where his brand is.